Unit 6
Active Living

Multiple Choice

Activities that improve the range of motion around a joint and its surrounding muscles during a passive movement is an example of _____ training.
1. muscular strength
2. flexibility
3. muscular endurance
4. none of the above
Injuries that occur suddenly during exercise are generally called
1. overuse injuries.
2. acute injuries.
3. plantar fasciitis.
4. shin splints.
When exercising in hot weather,
1. take a hot shower before beginning your normal workout.
2. always drink sufficient fluid.
3. push yourself to keep up with your regular routine.
4. A and B.
Which of the following statements about the VITALITY program is not correct?
1. It is weight centred.
2. It incorporates aspects of active living and healthy eating.
3. It is a population-based approach.
4. It includes mindful eating concepts.
Which of the following directions best demonstrates a way of preventing overuse injuries?
1. Set fitness goals high so as to increase the challenge.
2. Avoid any physical activity for at least ten days if your muscles are stiff and sore.
3. Vary your fitness activities throughout the week.
4. Avoid repetitive exercises.
The most important principle of resistance training is
1. intensity.
2. overload.
3. duration.
4. specificity.
Match the following terms and definitions:

____ the body’s ability to adapt to the stresses placed upon it
1. frequency
2. intensity
3. overload
4. specificity
5. reversibility
6. duration
____ one should do cardiovascular exercise three to five days a week
1. frequency
2. intensity
3. overload
4. specificity
5. reversibility
6. duration
____ to enhance muscular strength, increase the amount of weight lifted
1. frequency
2. intensity
3. overload
4. specificity
5. reversibility
6. duration
____ the body adjusts to lower levels of physical demands
1. frequency
2. intensity
3. overload
4. specificity
5. reversibility
6. duration
____ adaptation to a particular activity
1. frequency
2. intensity
3. overload
4. specificity
5. reversibility
6. duration
True/false

Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living is designed to help all Canadians improve their level of physical activity.
1. True
2. False
When Canadians exercise outdoors in winter, they are at risk of hyperthermia.
1. True
2. False

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